Usefulness of the Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) tool in detecting differences before and after an ergonomics intervention.

Background: Most ergonomics studies on office workstations evaluate the effects of an intervention only by subjective measures such as musculoskeletal pain and discomfort. Limited evidence has been provided regarding risk factor reduction in office environments through standardized methods assessments. The Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) tool can provide an estimation of risk factor exposure for office workers as a means by which the outcome of interventions can be quantified.

Effects of workstation adjustment to reduce postural exposure and perceived discomfort among office workers - A cluster randomized controlled trial.

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of workstation adjustment to reduce postural exposure and perceived discomfort among office workers in a cluster randomized controlled trial. Experimental (EG, n = 31) and control groups (CG, n = 30) were compared before (pre-intervention), immediately (post-intervention), and 3 months after (follow up) the intervention. EG received workstation adjustments and CG did not received the intervention.

Influence of gender and age on musculoskeletal symptoms in white-collar and blue-collar workers: a cross-sectional study.

This study aimed to identify the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among blue-collar and white-collar workers stratified by gender and age. . The sample was composed of 390 blue-collar and 510 white-collar workers.

Effect of an ergonomic intervention involving workstation adjustments on musculoskeletal pain in office workers-a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Office workers remain in a awkward position for long periods, which can lead to musculoskeletal symptoms. Ergonomic guidelines are recommended to avoid such problems. Evidence of the long-term effectiveness of ergonomic interventions is scarce.

Comparison of two methods of sorting recyclable materials on posture among trash sorters in Brazil: a cross-sectional study.

. The aim of the present study was to compare postural exposure between two methods of sorting recyclable materials: manual sorting on a fixed work surface and the use of conveyor belts. .

Is physical capacity associated with the occurrence of musculoskeletal symptoms among office workers? A cross-sectional study.

Purpose: Low physical capacity is hypothesized to be associated with the presence of musculoskeletal symptoms. Therefore, our aim was to investigate whether physical capacity is associated with the presence of musculoskeletal symptoms in the neck, shoulders, and thoracic and lumbar spine among office workers.

Methods: Sixty-seven office workers, recruited at the university, were evaluated regarding the presence of musculoskeletal symptoms through the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ).